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Six Tudor Queens: Anne Boleyn, a King's Obsession

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Author: Alison Weir   Series: Six Tudor Queens

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The stunning second novel in the Six Tudor Queens series by foremost and beloved historian Alison Weir

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The stunning second novel in the Six Tudor Queens series by foremost and beloved historian Alison Weir

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ANNE BOLEYN: A KING'S OBSESSION by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of KATHERINE OF ARAGON: THE TRUE QUEEN, is the second captivating novel in the Six Tudor Queens series. An unforgettable portrait of the ambitious woman whose fate we know all too well, but whose true motivations may surprise you. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.

'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' - Guardian

The young woman who changed the course of history.

Fresh from the palaces of Burgundy and France, Anne draws attention at the English court, embracing the play of courtly love.

But when the King commands, nothing is ever a game.

Anne has a spirit worthy of a crown - and the crown is what she seeks. At any price.

ANNE BOLEYN. The second of Henry's Queens. Her story. History tells us why she died. This powerful novel shows her as she lived.

SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.

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Critic Reviews

“Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life”

Alison Weir has brought English history's most famous 'other woman' compellingly to life. The story of Anne Boleyn's rise from accomplished court lady to Henry VIII's second queen is vividly told and the terror of her final days will haunt the reader. A must for all lovers of historical fiction - Linda Porter, author of KATHERINE THE QUEEN

Detailed, immaculately researched and convincing - The Times on ANNE BOLEYN: A KING'S OBSESSION

Prominent royal biographer and historical novelist Weir is well-placed to craft this detailed fictional

portrait of Henry VIII's second wife . . . She explores Anne's influences and motivations, creating a

multifaceted portrait of an ambitious woman who reluctantly accedes to Henry's courtship and later acts

out of desperation to protect herself and her daughter, Elizabeth. Even readers who know Anne's story

well should gain insights from this revealing novel - Booklist on ANNE BOLEYN: A KING'S OBSESSION

  • Guardian

Known for bestselling historical biographies, Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine's misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching - Daily Mail

This exquisite book charts the rise and fall of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine... A fascinating insight into this period of our history. Weir's undeniable strength is her immaculate description, enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England - Sun

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About the Author

Alison Weir is the top-selling female historian in the United Kingdom, and has sold over 2.7 million books worldwide. She has published eighteen history books, including Elizabeth the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, The Lady in the Tower and Elizabeth of York, and seven historical novels. Her latest biography is Queens of the Conquest, and her latest novel is Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession, the second in her Six Tudor Queens series.

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ANNE BOLEYN: A KING'S OBSESSION by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of KATHERINE OF ARAGON: THE TRUE QUEEN , is the second captivating novel in the Six Tudor Queens series. A n unforgettable portrait of the am bitious woman whose fate we know all too well, but whose true motivations may surprise you. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. 'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' - Guardian The young woman who changed the course of history. Fresh from the palaces of Burgundy and France, Anne draws attention at the English court, embracing the play of courtly love.But when the King commands, nothing is ever a game. Anne has a spirit worthy of a crown - and the crown is what she seeks. At any price. ANNE BOLEYN. The second of Henry's Queens. Her story. History tells us why she died. This powerful novel shows her as she lived. SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.

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Product Details

Publisher
Headline Publishing Group | Headline Review
Published
11th January 2018
Pages
544
ISBN
9781472227669

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16 May, 2024
Wonderfully written. I was so engrossed in this woman's life
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